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As of Aug 5, 2026, the average yearly pay for dnp faculty in the United States is $83,896.00, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $84,000.00 and $100,000.00 per year, depending on experience, location, and employer.

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DNP Faculty members are responsible for designing and delivering graduate nursing courses, advising students, and developing curricula that align with accreditation and evidence-based practice standards. A typical day may involve leading lectures or seminars, grading assignments, collaborating with other faculty on program improvements, and staying current with advances in clinical practice and nursing education. Additionally, DNP Faculty often mentor doctoral students on their scholarly projects and contribute to service and research activities within the academic institution. This role is both challenging and rewarding, offering opportunities to directly shape the future of advanced practice nursing.

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Infographic showing various Dnp Faculty job openings in the United States as of July 2026, with employment types broken down into 95% Full Time, and 5% Part Time. Highlights an 96% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 3% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $83,896 per year, or $40.3 per hour.

Adjunct - Doctor of Nursing Practice

Kentucky State University

Frankfort, KY • On-site

Other

Re-posted 17 days ago

Job description

TITLE:DNP Adjunct Faculty
DEPARTMENT:School of Nursing (SON)
REPORTS TO:Program Administrator, School of Nursing
CLASSIFICATION:Term by Term
EFFECTIVE DATE:TBD
EMPLOYMENT STATUS:Part-Time
EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Exempt
JOB SUMMARY:
Adjunct faculty will work under the supervision of the academic administrator or the academic faculty of the course. The adjunct faculty will have duties and responsibilities expected of regular full-time faculty members in the unit.
The DNP Faculty Member will teach graduate-level courses, mentor DNP students, and engage in scholarly activities. The ideal candidate is a DNP-prepared, nationally board-certified FNP or AGPCNP with at least two years of teaching experience in a DNP program, preferably online. They should have a student-focused approach, professional expertise in clinical practice, and experience leading or participating in DNP projects.
SCOPE OF RESPONSIBILITY:
Under the leadership of the Program Administrator and Director of Graduate Programs, facilitate quality learning experiences that provide:
A risk-free environment for student learners that reinforce critical thinking and decision making and opportunities to enhance caring behaviors towards peers and patients
Enhance student's ability to promote patient safety and quality health care, and clinical competence through selected critical thinking scenarios
Improve performance, communication, and efficiency in clinical setting
Promote evidence-based decision making for professional practice, empowerment of the student in preparation for the clinical setting
Facilitate debriefing and positive feedback to enhance student learning
Encourage students to self-analyze their performance and use critical thinking during the reflection process
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
  • Key responsibilities include teaching graduate-level DNP courses, delivering high-quality online instruction, mentoring students, leading/participating in DNP projects, and fostering a collaborative learning environment.
  • Ensure DNP Quality Improvement (QI) projects meet academic standards, are clinically relevant, impactful, and evidence-based.
  • Contribute to curriculum development by incorporating current healthcare trends, advanced nursing practice, and educational technologies. Collaborate with faculty leadership to develop course content and evaluation methods. Participate in accreditation to ensure the program meets standards (if applicable).
  • Engage in scholarly activities like research, publications, and presentations to advance nursing practice and education. Contribute to the nursing profession through service activities in academic, professional, and clinical settings. Maintain current knowledge in nursing practice, health policy, and educational strategies.
  • Participate in faculty meetings, committees, and institutional activities. Contribute to program-level strategies for student success, retention, and graduation.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
  • Excellent communication, organizational, and interpersonal skills are required.
  • Proficiency in online teaching platforms and educational technologies is required.
  • Constructive feedback and mentoring to students.
  • Commitment to student success, professional growth, and academic excellence.
  • Collaboration with faculty, staff, and students.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
  • This position does not have supervisory responsibility.
OTHER DUTIES:
  • Other related duties as assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Accredited DNP degree from an institution is required.
  • Unencumbered RN license is required.
  • Board certification as an FNP or AGPCNP is preferred.
  • At least two years of teaching in a DNP program, preferably online.
  • Expertise in primary or family care nursing is recommended.
  • Experience as a Chair or Member of DNP scholarly projects is highly desirable.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
  • Accredited DNP faculty experience.
  • DNP project oversight, including student mentoring highly desirable.
  • Active scholarly research or practice-based inquiry recommended.
  • The position requires a combination of online teaching and DNP faculty responsibilities.
  • Collaborative work environment with opportunities for professional growth and development.
  • This position reports to leadership within the School of Nursing.
Licensing and Certifications:
  • Current, active, and unencumbered RN and/or Nurse Practitioner licensure.
  • Certification as an FNP or AGPCNP preferred.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
  • Ability to sit at a workstation for extended periods.
  • Occasional ability to lift, carry, and put away parcels weighing up to 25 pounds.
  • Normal physical mobility, which includes movement from place to place in the job taking distance and speed into account.
  • Normal physical strength to handle routine office materials and tools.
  • Normal endurance needed for instruction in a clinical setting, if applicable.

Interested candidates should submit a current CV, a cover letter, a teaching philosophy, and contact information for three professional references. Applicants will be evaluated, interviewed and considered for hire by the School of Nursing.
Applicants must be authorized to work for any employer in the United States. At this time, Kentucky State University is unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa
Internal candidates are encouraged to apply.
KENTUCKY STATE UNIVERSITY is an Equal Opportunity Employer
The functions, qualifications, knowledge/skills, and physical requirements listed in this job description represent the essential duties of the job, which the incumbent must be able to perform either with or without reasonable accommodation. The Job Functions listed do not necessarily include all activities that the individual may perform.

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